Table 6.
Changes in terminology
| Code | Level of MDM (2 out 3) | Number and Complexity of Problems Addressed | Amount and/or Complexity of Data to be Reviewed and Analyzed | Risk of Complications and/or Morbidity or Mortality of Patient Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99211 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| 99202 99212 |
Straightforward | Minimal | Minimal or none | Minimal risk of morbidity from additional diagnostic testing or treatment |
| 99203 99213 |
Low | Low | Limited | Low risk of morbidity from additional diagnostic testing or treatment |
| 99204 99214 |
Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate risk of morbidity from additional diagnostic testing and treatment |
| 99205 99215 |
High | High | Extensive | High risk of morbidity from additional diagnostic testing and treatment |